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· Exemplary: A school that has no underperforming student demographic groups at or below the “allstudents” group of the lowest 5 percent of all Title 1 schools, a graduation rate of greater than 67percent, and whose performance is in the top 10 percent of schools statewide. Schools that receivean Exemplary School designation may apply to serve in the IL-EMPOWER network of partners.

· Commendable: A school that has no underperforming student demographic groups at or below the“all students” group of the lowest 5 percent of all Title 1 schools, a graduation rate greater than 67percent, and whose performance is not in the top 10 percent of schools statewide. Schools thatreceive a Commendable School designation may apply to serve in the IL-EMPOWER network ofpartners.

· Underperforming: A school in which one or more student demographic groups is performing at orbelow the “all students” group of the lowest 5 percent of all Title 1 schools. Schools that receive anUnderperforming School designation will receive Targeted Support services throughIL-EMPOWER.

· Lowest Performing: A school that is in the lowest-performing 5 percent of Title I schools inIllinois and any high schools that have a graduation rate of 67 percent or less. Schools that receive aLowest Performing School designation will receive Comprehensive Support throughIL-EMPOWER.